Buy this book on-line G.K.CHESTERTON (writing as 'Gilbert Chesterton') : Greybeards at Play. Literature and Art for Old Gentlemen. Rhymes and SketchesR.Brimley Johnson, London, 1900
First Edition (first printing) of the author's first book. 8vo. 102pp + [vii] publishers advertisements. Linen-backed pictorial paper boards, lettered in black at the spine. Corners and edges rubbed, some wear to the base of the spine and the top edge dust soiled. The binding cracked at the title leaf, with the half-title quite tender, and the binding just a little tender at several further gatherings. Endpapers a little browned and with some soiling and finger marking to occasional leaves. A good copy of this selection of humorous verses, with twenty-four full-page drawings by the author. Sullivan 1.. Book. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hardcover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of G.K.CHESTERTON (writing as 'Gilbert Chesterton') : Greybeards at Play. Literature and Art for Old Gentlemen. Rhymes and Sketches. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres rares, antiquarian books, out of print books, incunabula and rare books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |